Uncle Iroh's Lessons: 20 Years Building Communities
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Luis A. Sánchez (lasr21) shares lessons from 20 years building technical communities, focusing on navigating a non-linear career, choosing empathy over being right, and using vulnerability as professional strength. He also discusses how a recent ADHD and autism diagnosis changed his perspective, and draws inspiration from the character Uncle Iroh to offer guidance for people feeling lost or seeking motivation in their careers.
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chapters (9)
- 0:00Introduction
- 7:15Who is Uncle Iroh?
- 9:04Building communities
- 13:00Community vs corporate
- 17:16Leadership in conflict
- 20:28Delegation and sustainability
- 22:36Helping others grow
- 25:27Happiness over perfection
- 27:33Q&A
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